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Gulf Fritillary

Agraulis vanillae

Description:

The Gulf Fritillary is a medium to large butterfly, with a wingspan of 6–9.5 cm (2.4–3.74 in). Its underwings are buff, with large silvery spots.[1] It takes its common name from its migration over the Gulf of Mexico. Larvae feed on Passion Flower.

Habitat:

The Gulf Fritillary is commonly seen in parks and gardens, as well as in open country. Its range extends from Argentina north through Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean to the southern United States, as far north as the San Francisco Bay Area on the west coast. It is occasional farther north.[2]

Notes:

Spotted resting or drying its wings on a landscaping rose. You can see my daughter's finger as she nudged it to encourage it to open its wings for the photo.

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Georgia, USA

Spotted on Sep 28, 2013
Submitted on Oct 25, 2013

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